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System Test Engineer - Viasat Government

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 8+ years experience crafting test requirements, test plans, test cases, methodologies, and related documentation guiding system development
  • Proficiency with Linux and basic troubleshooting; hands-on use of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network traffic generators, power supplies) to evaluate and fix systems
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (OSI model, Layer 2/3, MAC/IP addresses, TCP/UDP)
  • US citizenship and ability to travel up to 10%

Requirements:

  • Prepare test plans and write test documentation (plans, procedures, test cases) and support lab setup to implement testing
  • Prepare and execute test procedures on RF test equipment; validate product design
  • Work with system engineering on requirements validation and coordinate with software engineering on defects and enhancement requests
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test across the diverse satellite network ecosystem

Job description

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

We have an exciting new opportunity for a System Test Engineer to join our Viasat Government team! In this role, you will work with a cross functional team to help develop & perform testing on our diverse satellite network ecosystem!  Write test documentation to include test plans, procedures and test cases and then support lab build up to implement the testing. 

The day-to-day:
  • Prepare test plans
  • Prepare and execute test procedures on RF test equipment
  • Validate product design
  • Work with system engineering on requirements validation
  • Coordinate with SW engineering on defects and enhancement requests
What you'll need:
  • 8+ years experience crafting test requirements, test plans, test cases and methodologies, and test documentation that guide system development. 
  • General level of understanding of both the technical and process aspects of product design and able to evaluate products using documents describing their design and function. 
  • Ready to use a variety of lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network traffice generator and  power supplies to evaluate and help fix systems. 
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, Layer 2 (Data Link) and Layer 3 (Network) technologies, and basic concepts of MAC addresses, IP addresses, TCP, and UDP protocols. 
  • US citizenship required. 
  • Up to 10% travel
What will help you on the job:
  • Experience with Viasat's ArcLight waveform
  • Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (JAMA)
Salary range: $141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ annually  : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

 

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